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How you handle change defines how you lead.

Roobix helps organisations manage leadership transitions with the same rigour used to hire for them.

Outplacement, career coaching, executive coaching, and leadership search for the people who matter most to your business.

Change is a leadership moment.

When organisations face restructuring, redundancy, or leadership change, how you support people defines your culture long after they have left.

Roobix brings a calm, commercially aware perspective to that space, and the same rigour to finding and developing the leaders who come next.

For organisations

The right support, at the right distance.

Whether a leader is arriving, stepping up, or moving on, the quality of the experience is part of the organisation’s culture.

A different measure

Good transition work is not about making change look easy.

It is about making the next decision more honest, more informed, and more yours.

How we work

Clear enough to move. Human enough to matter.

No pre-packaged answers. We start with the situation in front of us, then bring the structure, challenge and discretion it deserves.

01

Listen for the real brief

We get underneath the stated need to understand the context and the stakes.

02

Make the choices visible

We bring shape to the options, the trade-offs and the work that matters most.

03

Stay close to the work

We work alongside you with candour, practical tools and a steady point of view.

04

Leave capability behind

The aim is not dependence. It is stronger judgement for the next decision.

Testimonials

In their words

“Asavie engaged Roobix on numerous leadership searches. The process was run in an open, collaborative, transparent manner. Great international reach with the ability to attract candidates for highly niche roles. Pleased with the outcome on every occasion.”
Ralph ShawCEO & Founder, Asavie
“eShopWorld engaged Roobix over a period of 7 years when making several key strategic leadership appointments. The standard of the candidate shortlist was strong and the processes were well run and managed. We were happy with the outcome on each occasion. Nikki brings a level of professionalism and deep understanding of the market which is extremely helpful.”
Sharon ScallyChief People Officer, ESW (eShopWorld)
“Nikki Rooney was highly recommended to Vizor and, having worked with Nikki on our recent CCO hire, I can understand why. Nikki spent time initially understanding our business and matched candidates with our experience requirements and also cultural fit. Nikki’s experience resulted in a streamlined hiring process and I look forward to working together in the future.”
Mary McCloskeyHR Manager, Vizor
“Nikki is a professional and effective executive coach, with the ability to connect on a personal level. Nikki will challenge and support you, developing your emotional intelligence, self awareness and leadership skills, helping you to understand your drivers, strengths and triggers. I highly recommend Nikki to support personal and professional development”
Colm MacCarvillSite Lead, Squarespace
“I met with Nikki a few months after being made redundant, and struggling with the interview process. Nikki not only brought my confidence back while reflecting on my successes, she really helped me to elevate my pitch and summarise my years of experience. We focused on the competencies in a very digestible way, creating a bank of information about my experience that helped me reach the best answers, regardless of how questions were phrased. Nikki has a fantastic ear for picking up and reflecting on points that I was not highlighting but in fact were really powerful points to elaborate on. I went through two long interview processes directly after working with Nikki and got offered both roles, a fantastic success rate that I thank her dearly for.”
Valerie GillDirector Global Supply Planning, Perrigo
“Working with Nikki helped me gain the clarity, confidence, and strategic focus I needed to take the next step in my career. I developed a stronger executive presence and improved how I communicate with stakeholders. What sets Nikki apart is her ability to ask the right questions — not just offer advice. She helped me uncover blind spots and step into leadership with greater purpose”.”
Robert O’ReganChief Software Officer, SoapBox Labs
“Nikki is a consummate professional; her straight talking style, pragmatism, strategic mindset and knowledge of the market sets her apart from others. The tailored formula Nikki used to help me gain clarity on what I wanted and how to get it was gold dust. I am delighted to say that I have successfully secured my next role, in record time, thanks to this engagement”.”
Trish CostelloeChief Customer Officer, Retail in Motion
“I’ve been self-employed for most of my career. Since my last venture I was unsure what direction to take. Nikki helped me to identify & make contact with my key strengths, my core values and my professional worth. After our session’s I was much more confident on the path I wanted to pursue”.”
Mark McDonaghCo-Founder & CGO, the Startup Van
“I am extremely grateful to Nikki for the support and guidance she provided throughout my career coaching programme. I came to Nikki as I was unclear of the current career path I was taking. Nikki provided a structured approach to help me identify my strengths, interests, skills and the options open to me. Nikki is patient and honest and her approach helped me to analyse and determine what I needed to do to be happy both professionally and personally.As a result I have since moved into a new industry while still maintaining professional progression. Thank you Nikki!”
Sinead GoodDirector of Operations, WONDR Digital
“Over a four-year period, we worked with Nikki across executive search, leadership assessment, and executive coaching. At every stage, she brought professionalism, sharp insight, and a deep understanding of what drives both people and business performance. Her skill in evaluating leadership potential, supporting executives to reach their best, and securing strong leadership talent made her a trusted and valued partner to SoapBox Labs.”
Martyn FarrowsCEO, SoapBox Labs
“From the outset, Nikki navigated us on a journey that was powerfully transformative. Her incredible gift for sensing exactly what’s needed, paired with deep intuition ,good humour and insight, guided me to a place of confidence and clarity I hadn’t imagined possible and I truly enjoyed exploring. Thank you Nikki.”
Michelle McHaleDirector of Technology, Strategy & Execution, CarTrawler
“Nikki’s coaching and guidance was incredibly helpful as it gave me the confidence to present myself authentically and provided me with a set of tools and structure to perform a lot better in interviews and meetings. She gave me great structure and great feedback on areas where I needed to develop – highly recommended”.”
Leon LoboDirector – Head of FP&A, MUFG
“Nikki’s coaching gave me the clarity and confidence I needed to make the right career decisions. It helped me stay focused in finding the right role, while also uncovering my core strengths and authentic self. This made it easier for me to communicate my value clearly to the market.”
Michael KennyDirector of Finance – Icon Plc
“Working with Nikki has been transformational and life changing! I started working with Nikki at a time when I needed direction from a work perspective and Nikki helped me to unlock my potential on both a personal and professional level. Nikki is a true professional; authentic, compassionate, encouraging and so easy to connect with. I had the utmost faith in the coaching process from my first meeting with her. My goal was to become more strategic in my approach to work and to develop my leadership potential; through the coaching journey I achieved so much more. Working with Nikki has empowered me to have the courage to be who I want to be and to connect with my purpose”.”
Gretta NachCaddenHead of People Partnering, CarTrawler
“I approached Nikki for career and interview coaching at a time when I was at a crossroads in my career and I was not sure what direction to take. Nikki helped me rediscover my personal values and what was important in life for me. I found Nikki’s advice, support and suggestions invaluable. She also helped me with my interview technique which was crucial to me as I had not done a formal interview in several years and I was delighted that I got offered a job after my first interview. I highly recommend Nikki and I always found her very knowledgeable, competent, practical and approachable”.”
Laura HoulihanAssociate Director, Medical Affairs, MSD
“Nikki is absolutely fantastic. She has an excellent patient manner and a real insight into how to help you as a coachee. Nikki worked with me to develop clarity on what my next steps should be and uncovered what I was most passionate about. Nikki always challenged my entrenched thinking, and empowered me to make the right decisions, resulting in me confidently and clearly moving forward. I couldn't recommend her highly enough and I will continue to work with her.”
Paul FoleyChief Digital Development Officer
“I have worked with Roobix at crucial points in my career when I’ve been looking for a change of direction or preparing for an important interview. I have found working with Nikki to be hugely beneficial. She is thought-provoking and results driven, while at the same time very supportive and encouraging. I would highly recommend Roobix”.”
Orla StevensHead of Sales, SSE Airtricity

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